Bunnies of Jericho Beach

The other day, we went in search of Jericho Beach, having heard a lot about it, and seen little (none) of it.

We meandered along the pathways in the park, stopping (me) every five steps to take photos of the abundance of wildflowers; I so badly wanted to steal a bouquet to bring home, they were so beautiful and colourful.

Adventure Road

Death Road, Bolivia - a photo I stole from J's travels in South America

The Beach...& then some

Yesterday, things got a bit overwhelming for me, and so after a few hours of work, we escaped to Wreck Beach for an evening walk. And then a funny thing happened.

Thoughts: Being Still

Mom; a moment of stillness

I’ve always been restless. My sister will attest to endless summers of: “come along with me to go and do something”, “it’s such a beautiful day, let’s go, let’s go, let’s go!”. 

An Evening in the Park

It never ceases to amaze me what a difference a few hours outside can do for the mind; an evening in Queen Elizabeth Park, where we ate a snack picnic, watched the bees, and took time to be silly. It was a welcome escape.

Thoughts: Inspiration

We stumbled upon this awesome video of Neil Unger the other evening. As cliché as it sounds, I found it such a great reminder that it's never too late to pursue your interests and passions, and that your mindset is the true determinant of 'age'. I hope I'm as adventurous in my 60s, 70s, and onwards, and that the desire to chase that which makes me feel alive, only grows stronger.

The Beach Life of Khao Lak

Disclaimer: this particular post is alarmingly photo heavy - be forewarned!

I've abandoned the blog the last little while as our days have fallen into a blissfully lazy pattern in a sunny, beachside town. After returning from Similan, we were given a ride to nearby Khao Lak, a beach town about 10km from the pier in Tablamu. 

Khao Lak is small, but bustling with life. There are several resorts here, and like us, many others have found a haven in this vibrant little beach town. The locals are so incredibly welcoming and the overall laid back vibe makes the hoards of tourists feel far less suffocating. 

When we first got to Khao Lak - dropped off at the centre of town on the side of the road - we spent a good 30 minutes walking up and down the street looking for a room to stay. The only hostel in town was fully booked...as was the inn...and the hotel. Little did we know at the time- sweaty, weary, and weighed down by our packs - that this would be to our absolute advantage; a few steps up the road we found an absolutely lovely, family run inn (To Zleep) that quickly became home to us.

We booked one night, unsure where next in Thailand our adventures would take us, and three days later, we have yet to leave after having been made to feel a part of the family, with a Mom who speaks some Mandarin and a Nanna who sneaks us Thai treats during breakfast (my kind of people!). If our future adventures should find us back in Khao Lak one day, we'll most definitely stay with our Zleep family again.

Anyways, having found a place to stay, we spent the subsequent days exploring the area by motorbike (well, scooter bike, but motorbike sounds so much cooler), arriving home each evening encrusted with sea salt, sweat, and sand, and sticky from gorging ourselves on fresh fruit, but thoroughly content.

On our first morning in Khao Lak, we rented our little scooter bike from the rental shop next door, which proved an invaluable investment. At 300 Baht ($12) a day, our bike was easily affordable and a great way to get around without relying on taxis.